Definition
框 (kuàng) as a noun means 'frame' (e.g., window frame) or 'framework' — it's a general term for a physical border or structure. 框架 (kuàng jià) is more formal and often used for abstract frameworks (e.g., theoretical framework). As a verb, 框 means 'to circle' (draw a circle) or 'to restrict' (figuratively), not 'to falsely accuse' (use 陷害/诬陷 for that).
noun
framecasingframeworktemplate
verb
to circle (draw a circle around something)to frameto restrict (figuratively)
Easily confused
- 筐kuānglook-alikebasket
- 狂kuángsound-alikewild, unrestrained (of behavior, emotions)
- 矿kuàngsound-alikemine (a place where minerals are extracted)
Examples
- 。Tāmen zài ānzhuāng xīn chuāng kuàng.They are installing new window frames.
- 框。Qǐng bǎ zhèngquè de dá'àn yòng bǐ kuàng qǐlái.Please circle the correct answer with a pen.
- 框。Bú yào bèi guànxìng sīwéi kuàng zhù.Don't be restricted by habitual thinking.
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